Kenya: Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) including prohibition of goods and services entered into force with grace period
Description
Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) including prohibition of goods and services entered into force with grace period
On 4 November 2025, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) including prohibition of mixer and tumbler services enters into force with one-year grace period for existing providers. Under section 21(1)(a) of the Act, all vir…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2025-04-04
under deliberation
2025-10-15
adopted
2025-11-04
in grace period